HomeLocalCapitol Police Chief Pittman says threats to Congress members up by 93.5% in first 2 months of 2021Capitol Police Chief Pittman says threats to Congress members up by 93.5% in first 2 months of 2021Wed, March 3, 2021SHARE NOW Capitol Police acting Chief Yogananda Pittman testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee Wednesday that threats to members of Congress have increased by 93.5% within the first two months of 2021, compared to the same time period last year.